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Revision 22-4; Effective Sept. 16, 2022
Maintaining Clinic Information on 2-1-1
Grantees must maintain current and correct clinic information on 211Texas.org for all locations providing services. Grantees will use the Add or Edit Your 2-1-1 Listing link found at the top of the webpage to make any changes to their clinic location information listings. The information that grantees shall maintain in their 2-1-1 listings includes, but is not limited to, clinic phone number, location, hours of operation and services provided.
3110 Client Access
Revision 23-2; Effective Sept. 15, 2023
Grantees must observe all Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) policies and federal and state civil rights laws and treat clients and the public with dignity and respect. The grantee must ensure that clients are provided services in a timely and non-discriminatory manner. The grantee must:
- have a policy in place that delineates the timely provision of services;
- have policies in place to identify and eliminate possible barriers to client care;
- comply with all applicable civil rights laws and regulations including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and ensure services are accessible to persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and speech or sensory impairments;
- have a policy in place that requires qualified staff to assess and prioritize client needs;
- provide referral resources for individuals who cannot be served or cannot receive a specific needed service;
- manage funds to ensure that established clients continue to receive services throughout the budget year, even after allocated funds are expended;
- ensure that services are provided to clients in a timely manner, preferably within 30 days of the request for services. Clients who request contraception but cannot be immediately provided a clinical appointment must be offered a nonprescription method;
- ensure clinic or reception room wait times are reasonable and do not present a barrier to care; and
- display appropriate exterior signage that identifies the entity as a healthcare facility.
3120 Important Information for Former Military Service Members
Revision 23-2; Effective Sept. 15, 2023
Women and men who served in any branch of the United States Armed Forces, including Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, Reserves or National Guard, may be eligible for additional benefits and services. For more information, visit the Texas Veterans Portal.